Go Green East Harlem

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer and Marion L. Bell, first vice chair, Community Advisory Board, Metropolitan Hospital Center stopped by live to talk about the The Go Green East Harlem Cookbook.

For more information on the The Go Green East Harlem Cookbook log onto http://mbpo.org/. The The Go Green East Harlem Cookbook is available at bookstores and online at www.barnesandnoble.com and www.amazon.com.

VIDEO & RECIPES AFTER THE JUMP...

Marian's recipe:
VEGETARIAN
Sweet potatoes contain more beta carotene than carrots, and
beta carotene is associated with boosting the immune system.
SWEET POTATOLICIOUS
Metropolitan Hospital Center, Marion L. Bell

Ingredients

3 sweet potatoes or yams
3 large eggs, whites separated and yolks
discarded
1/4 cup condensed milk
1/4 cup honey
3/4 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/8 tablespoon ground nutmeg
1/2 can (7 ounces) chunky pineapple in
natural juice
1/2 cup sugar-free cinnamon apple sauce
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup shredded coconut

Directions:
1. Rinse and clean sweet potatoes or
yams. Do not peel.
2. In a large uncovered pot, cover the
potatoes with cold water, bring to a
boil, and cook until a fork slides in
easily, about 45 minutes. (Cutting
potatoes in half or using two pots
reduces cooking time.)
3. Drain potatoes and let cool until you
can comfortably handle them. Gently
pinching the tips of the potatoes, slip
and slide off the skin, and place the
pulp in a large mixing bowl. Mash until
smooth, removing any stringy pieces.
4.Add 1/4 cup of the egg whites
(reserving the rest), all the other liquid
ingredients, and the powdered spices.
Mix thoroughly. Add fruit and its juice,
raisins, and coconut. Blend with a
spatula.
5. Using an electric blender set at high,
mix the reserved egg whites until they
turn white, fluffy, and stiff.
6. Pour potato mixture into 9-by-9-inch
casserole dish sprayed lightly with
Pam. Using a spatula, fold and turn
the beaten egg whites on top of the
potato mixture but do not mix or
blend. Over-mixing will stop the egg
whites from rising in the oven.
7. Bake alone in the oven at 350° F for
45-50 minutes. Let cool on the stove
top. Serve warm, as a side dish or for
dessert.
SERVES 6-8